W Connection launch youth movement 
Monday, August 27 2007
W CONNECTION, one of Trinidad and Tobago’s most successful football clubs in recent times, is on a drive to recruit 25 young footballers from the South/Central region.
Officially called
“Project 13”, the club plans to select quality players between the ages of ten to 12 in an effort to boost the development of the nation’s youth and equip them with the proper tactical education needed that will allow them greater marketability in their playing careers.
Once chosen, the 25 players will endure intensive training work with some of the country’s finest coaching minds, as well as veteran national and local players.
According to former Strike Squad forward and current Connection Under-15 coach Leonson Lewis, “It is a great idea as it is important for the youth to get proper coaching and develop a tactical understanding and awareness of their positioning and function on the field.
“This endeavour is an admirable onset by W Connection
to start with the youngest talent, as it makes it easier to develop educated players with a tactical awareness, not just talent, and having that grooming potential gives them the edge.”
Connection’s coach Stuart Charles-Fevrier shared Lewis’ view. “A well-rounded player is key to the development of the game,” said the St Lucian-born coach. “As a youngster, I always wanted to train with a club with a reputation that I could have looked up to and this (Project 13) gives the youth an opportunity to get involved in a positive program with a recognised club like W Connection.
“Here we are providing the chance to enjoy this number one sport in the world, under the watchful eyes of people who have played and represented this country internationally,” Charles-Fevrier continued. “It serves to benefit them greatly in the future.”
For more information, one can call 679-4721 or 679-4726.
